Verisk Analytics, Inc. provides data analytics solutions for customers in the insurance, energy, and financial markets in the United States and internationally. Its Decision Analytics segment develops predictive models to forecast scenarios, and produce standard and customized analytics for predicting loss, selecting and pricing risk, detecting fraud before and after a loss event, and quantifying losses. It provides fraud-detection tools for the property and casualty (P&C) insurance industry; data analytics for energy, chemicals, and metals and mining industries; and data and information services that enable enhanced compliance with environmental health and safety, as well as helps businesses and governments to anticipate and manage climate-and weather-related risks. The company's Risk Assessment segment offers solutions to P&C insurance customers and focuses on prediction of loss, and selection and pricing of risk. Its solutions include industry-standard insurance programs that help P&C insurers in defining coverage and issue policies; actuarial services to help its customers analyze and price their risks; and customized services that include assisting with the development of independent insurance programs, analysis of their own underwriting experience, development of classification systems and rating plans, and other business decisions, as well as supplies information to various customers in other markets. This segment's solutions also comprise property-specific rating and underwriting information on properties, businesses, and communities to evaluate, price, and process commercial insurance applications, including property, auto, general liability, business owner's policy, and workers compensation. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Data processing & preparation
Sub-IndustryResearch & Consulting Services
SectorBusiness Services
Phone201-469-3000
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$2.15 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees7,304
OptionableOptionable
Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Verisk Analytics' stock symbol?
Verisk Analytics trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "VRSK."
How were Verisk Analytics' earnings last quarter?
Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSK) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October, 30th. The business services provider reported $1.08 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.07 by $0.01. The business services provider earned $598.70 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $596.79 million. Verisk Analytics had a return on equity of 31.53% and a net margin of 27.94%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 9.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.84 earnings per share. View Verisk Analytics' Earnings History.
When is Verisk Analytics' next earnings date?
How can I listen to Verisk Analytics' earnings call?
Verisk Analytics will be holding an earnings conference call on Wednesday, February 20th at 8:30 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 8777553792.
What price target have analysts set for VRSK?
11 equities research analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Verisk Analytics' shares. Their predictions range from $90.00 to $135.00. On average, they anticipate Verisk Analytics' stock price to reach $115.1818 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 8.1%. View Analyst Price Targets for Verisk Analytics.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Verisk Analytics?
11 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Verisk Analytics in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 6 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Verisk Analytics.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Verisk Analytics stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Verisk Analytics stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Verisk’s remains susceptible to susceptible to operational risks related to security breaches in its facilities, computer networks, and databases, resulting in loss of its credibility and/or customers. Buyouts have increased its financial burden in the form of higher interest expenses over the past few years. On the flip side, Verisk continues to benefit from higher organic revenue growth and acquisitions. Technical prowess in analytics and Big Data provide it an edge over its competitors. The company has a consistent record of returning value to shareholders in the form of share repurchases. Shares of Verisk outperformed its industry in the past year." (2/12/2019)
- 2. Cantor Fitzgerald analysts commented, ". We maintain our Overweight rating on Verisk and our 12-month PT of $135 following VRSK’s analyst day. Verisk believes major opportunities remain through digital engagement and international expansion. Management reiterated its long-term targets (Click here for slide deck). We remain attracted to Verisk’s faster-than-average industry growth and operating margins that are near the higher end of those of competitors." (12/6/2018)
Has Verisk Analytics been receiving favorable news coverage?
Headlines about VRSK stock have trended positive this week, InfoTrie reports. The research group ranks the sentiment of news coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Verisk Analytics earned a media sentiment score of 2.4 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned media coverage about the business services provider a news buzz of 6.0 out of 10, indicating that recent news coverage is somewhat likely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the near term.
Who are some of Verisk Analytics' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Verisk Analytics include Automatic Data Processing (ADP), Workday (WDAY), Fiserv (FISV), DXC Technology (DXC), Autohome (ATHM), Zendesk (ZEN), RingCentral (RNG), Proofpoint (PFPT), StoneCo (STNE), Bilibili (BILI), Pegasystems (PEGA), CarGurus (CARG), Zynga (ZNGA), YY (YY) and Corelogic (CLGX).
Who are Verisk Analytics' key executives?
Verisk Analytics' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Scott G. Stephenson, Chairman, Pres & CEO (Age 62)
- Mr. Lee M. Shavel, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 52)
- Mr. Mark V. Anquillare, Exec. VP & COO (Age 53)
- Mr. Kenneth E. Thompson, Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. (Age 59)
- Mr. David J. Grover, VP, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer (Age 47)
Who are Verisk Analytics' major shareholders?
Verisk Analytics' stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (6.94%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (3.85%), Parnassus Investments CA (2.91%), Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund (2.75%), Baillie Gifford & Co. (2.18%) and Principal Financial Group Inc. (2.16%). Company insiders that own Verisk Analytics stock include Andrew G Mills, Annell R Bay, Christopher M Foskett, Constantine Iordanou, David B Wright, David J Grover, Eva F Huston, Frank J Coyne, Hyatt J Brown, John F Lehman, Kenneth E Thompson, Lee Shavel, Mark V Anquillare, Scott G Stephenson and Vincent De P Mccarthy. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Verisk Analytics.
Which institutional investors are selling Verisk Analytics stock?
VRSK stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc., Baillie Gifford & Co., Unigestion Holding SA, Principal Financial Group Inc., Bessemer Group Inc., Jarislowsky Fraser Ltd, Sumitomo Mitsui Asset Management Company LTD and Bank of America Corp DE. Company insiders that have sold Verisk Analytics company stock in the last year include Andrew G Mills, Christopher M Foskett, David B Wright, David J Grover, Hyatt J Brown, John F Lehman, Kenneth E Thompson, Mark V Anquillare, Scott G Stephenson and Vincent De P Mccarthy. View Insider Buying and Selling for Verisk Analytics.
Which institutional investors are buying Verisk Analytics stock?
VRSK stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund, Fundsmith LLP, Congress Asset Management Co. MA, BlackRock Inc., Nikko Asset Management Americas Inc., Victory Capital Management Inc., Mackenzie Financial Corp and Geode Capital Management LLC. Company insiders that have bought Verisk Analytics stock in the last two years include Annell R Bay, Lee Shavel and Scott G Stephenson. View Insider Buying and Selling for Verisk Analytics.
How do I buy shares of Verisk Analytics?
Shares of VRSK can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Verisk Analytics' stock price today?
One share of VRSK stock can currently be purchased for approximately $125.38.
How big of a company is Verisk Analytics?
Verisk Analytics has a market capitalization of $20.64 billion and generates $2.15 billion in revenue each year. The business services provider earns $555.10 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.21 on an earnings per share basis. Verisk Analytics employs 7,304 workers across the globe.
What is Verisk Analytics' official website?
How can I contact Verisk Analytics?
Verisk Analytics' mailing address is 545 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD, JERSEY CITY NJ, 07310. The business services provider can be reached via phone at 201-469-3000 or via email at [email protected]
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